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SUMMARY:CHIC Cannabis Hemp Innovation Centre - Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\n** Address is 6212 55 Avenue Vegreville\, Alberta T9C 1N5 \nOur teams will be fresh and ready to pitch after 7 weeks of training and mentoring. \nCome watch some great pitches\, meet some industry advocates\, and rub shoulders with this amazing community. \n(although\, hard to rub shoulders in a 46\,000 sf building) We will have some Hors D’oeuvres and Drinks. \nWe will likely have some surprises as well. \nRegister for this event at Fuse42.ca under Demo Day. \nSee you there. \nThe CHIC/Fuse42 Team
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/chic-cannabis-hemp-innovation-centre-demo-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Co-Working,Conference,Consumer Goods & Retail,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:CHIC Cannabis Hemp Innovation Centre - Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\n** Address is 6212 55 Avenue Vegreville\, Alberta T9C 1N5 \nOur teams will be fresh and ready to pitch after 7 weeks of training and mentoring. \nCome watch some great pitches\, meet some industry advocates\, and rub shoulders with this amazing community. \n(although\, hard to rub shoulders in a 46\,000 sf building) We will have some Hors D’oeuvres and Drinks. \nWe will likely have some surprises as well. \nRegister for this event at Fuse42.ca under Demo Day. \nSee you there. \nThe CHIC/Fuse42 Team
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/chic-cannabis-hemp-innovation-centre-demo-day/
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Co-Working,Conference,Consumer Goods & Retail,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044431
CREATED:20191112T015920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T015920Z
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SUMMARY:Cannabis One Year Later
DESCRIPTION:One year after Canada legalized cannabis for recreational use\, this panel will discuss the implications in the workplace\, society\, and to our country overall. The panel will explore all angles of post-legalization and feature experts from workplace safety and standards\, a producer\, and a licensed retail store. \nWith the next round of cannabis legalization upon us\, including a consumer market of edibles\, this panel could not be more fitting as Canada prepares for “Cannabis 2.0.” \nModerator: Janet Riopel\, President and CEO\, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce\nPanelists: \n\nCam Battley\, Chief Corporate Officer\, Aurora Cannabis Inc.\nMarcie Kiziak\, SVP HR\, ALCANNA and Managing Director\, NOVA\nGeoff Hope\, Partner\, Field Law\n\nAbout the panelists: \nCam Battley\, Chief Corporate Officer\nCam Battley is the Chief Corporate Officer of Aurora Cannabis Inc. A passionate spokesperson\, Cam has been a key driver of Aurora’s emergence as a leader in the global cannabis industry. In his role\, Cam serves as Aurora’s principal external-facing executive and is responsible for establishing and managing relationships with shareholders\, industry analysts\, news media outlets\, securities regulators\, licensing bodies\, governments and other companies and organizations operating within the cannabis sector. Cam works closely with the company’s legal team\, acts as a liaison with Aurora’s Board of Directors and oversees the corporate social responsibility and the government relations teams in the company.  Cam joined Aurora in 2016 and previously held the positions of Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President before becoming the company’s Chief Corporate officer in January 2018. \nCam has more than 20 years of experience as a senior health care industry leader and strategist. He is a board member of the South African patient advocacy group Campaigning for Cancer\, and Micron Waste Technologies Inc.\, a Vancouver-based developer of advanced digesters for organic waste materials. Cam previously held board positions with Osteoporosis Canada and the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce. \nMarcie Kiziak\, SVP HR\, ALCANNA and Managing Director\, NOVA\nMarcie Kiziak joined ALCANNA in February 2018 as the Senior Vice President\, Human Resources as well as Managing Director\, Cannabis. Most recently Marcie was the Vice President of Human Resources and Safety for Corrosion and Abrasion Solutions Ltd. from 2013 until 2017 which included a secondment into Operations to lead a business transformation. Prior to joining ALCANNA\, Marcie spent 15 years in the oil and gas and construction sectors focused on senior HR Leadership\, M&A and Integration. \nMarcie is the currently past Chair of the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (Alberta) Board of Directors as well as is a Board Director and HR Committee Chair for both Little Warriors and the Safety Codes Council. \nMarcie holds a Bachelor of Management Degree with a Major in Human Resources and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources. \nGeoff Hope\, Partner\, Field Law\nGeoff Hope focuses his practice on labour and employment and general litigation matters for clients throughout Alberta. Employers of all sizes in the public and private sector and across a wide variety of industries rely on Geoff to provide strategic advice and representation in managing all aspects of their employment relationships\, including discipline matters\, terminations\, accommodation\, corporate policy and competition issues. He represents employers before the Labour Relations Board\, in labour arbitrations\, before all levels of court and before the Alberta Human Rights Commission. Geoff also has deep experience in conducting workplace investigations on behalf of employers. \nIn addition\, Geoff serves as a legal advisor for health services\, law enforcement and a variety of higher education institutions\, including Canada’s second-largest university\, in matters involving institutional policy\, labour relations\, human rights\, contract matters\, employment issues and administrative practice and procedure. \nDate and Time\nTuesday Nov 19\, 2019\n11:30 AM – 1:30 PM MST \nLocation\nThe Sutton Place Hotel\n10235 101 St NW\nEdmonton\, AB  T5J 3E9 \nFees/Admission\nMember Ticket: $49.00\nMember Table of 8: $392.00\nGeneral Admission: $69.00\nGeneral Admission Table of 8: $552.00 \n 
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/cannabis-one-year-later-2/
LOCATION:Sutton Place Hotel\, 10235 - 101 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 3E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,LifeStyle,Small Business,Technology,WorkPlace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044431
CREATED:20191112T015920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T015920Z
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SUMMARY:Cannabis One Year Later
DESCRIPTION:One year after Canada legalized cannabis for recreational use\, this panel will discuss the implications in the workplace\, society\, and to our country overall. The panel will explore all angles of post-legalization and feature experts from workplace safety and standards\, a producer\, and a licensed retail store. \nWith the next round of cannabis legalization upon us\, including a consumer market of edibles\, this panel could not be more fitting as Canada prepares for “Cannabis 2.0.” \nModerator: Janet Riopel\, President and CEO\, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce\nPanelists: \n\nCam Battley\, Chief Corporate Officer\, Aurora Cannabis Inc.\nMarcie Kiziak\, SVP HR\, ALCANNA and Managing Director\, NOVA\nGeoff Hope\, Partner\, Field Law\n\nAbout the panelists: \nCam Battley\, Chief Corporate Officer\nCam Battley is the Chief Corporate Officer of Aurora Cannabis Inc. A passionate spokesperson\, Cam has been a key driver of Aurora’s emergence as a leader in the global cannabis industry. In his role\, Cam serves as Aurora’s principal external-facing executive and is responsible for establishing and managing relationships with shareholders\, industry analysts\, news media outlets\, securities regulators\, licensing bodies\, governments and other companies and organizations operating within the cannabis sector. Cam works closely with the company’s legal team\, acts as a liaison with Aurora’s Board of Directors and oversees the corporate social responsibility and the government relations teams in the company.  Cam joined Aurora in 2016 and previously held the positions of Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President before becoming the company’s Chief Corporate officer in January 2018. \nCam has more than 20 years of experience as a senior health care industry leader and strategist. He is a board member of the South African patient advocacy group Campaigning for Cancer\, and Micron Waste Technologies Inc.\, a Vancouver-based developer of advanced digesters for organic waste materials. Cam previously held board positions with Osteoporosis Canada and the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce. \nMarcie Kiziak\, SVP HR\, ALCANNA and Managing Director\, NOVA\nMarcie Kiziak joined ALCANNA in February 2018 as the Senior Vice President\, Human Resources as well as Managing Director\, Cannabis. Most recently Marcie was the Vice President of Human Resources and Safety for Corrosion and Abrasion Solutions Ltd. from 2013 until 2017 which included a secondment into Operations to lead a business transformation. Prior to joining ALCANNA\, Marcie spent 15 years in the oil and gas and construction sectors focused on senior HR Leadership\, M&A and Integration. \nMarcie is the currently past Chair of the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (Alberta) Board of Directors as well as is a Board Director and HR Committee Chair for both Little Warriors and the Safety Codes Council. \nMarcie holds a Bachelor of Management Degree with a Major in Human Resources and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources. \nGeoff Hope\, Partner\, Field Law\nGeoff Hope focuses his practice on labour and employment and general litigation matters for clients throughout Alberta. Employers of all sizes in the public and private sector and across a wide variety of industries rely on Geoff to provide strategic advice and representation in managing all aspects of their employment relationships\, including discipline matters\, terminations\, accommodation\, corporate policy and competition issues. He represents employers before the Labour Relations Board\, in labour arbitrations\, before all levels of court and before the Alberta Human Rights Commission. Geoff also has deep experience in conducting workplace investigations on behalf of employers. \nIn addition\, Geoff serves as a legal advisor for health services\, law enforcement and a variety of higher education institutions\, including Canada’s second-largest university\, in matters involving institutional policy\, labour relations\, human rights\, contract matters\, employment issues and administrative practice and procedure. \nDate and Time\nTuesday Nov 19\, 2019\n11:30 AM – 1:30 PM MST \nLocation\nThe Sutton Place Hotel\n10235 101 St NW\nEdmonton\, AB  T5J 3E9 \nFees/Admission\nMember Ticket: $49.00\nMember Table of 8: $392.00\nGeneral Admission: $69.00\nGeneral Admission Table of 8: $552.00 \n 
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/cannabis-one-year-later/
LOCATION:Sutton Place Hotel\, 10235 - 101 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 3E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,LifeStyle,Small Business,Technology,WorkPlace
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044431
CREATED:20190409T230637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T230637Z
UID:13715-1555587000-1555594200@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:UofA Eric Geddes Series: Cannabis - 6 Months After Launch
DESCRIPTION:April 18\, 2019 Eric Geddes U of A Luncheon Series\n11:30 AM – 1:15 PM\n11:30 AM — Registration \n11:45 AM — Lunch \n12:15 PM — Panel discussion / Q&A \n1:15 PM — Event conclusion \nMatrix Hotel\n10640 100 Ave NW\, Edmonton \nIt has been six months since the legalization of cannabis. Join our panel of experts for lunch as they discuss how the retail cannabis industry has done in the first six months: the challenges they were and weren’t expecting\, cannabis shortages\, and what is in store for the future. \nForward to a friend \nMeet the Speakers:\n\nJesse Cheetham\, VP\, Human Resources\, Fire and Flower\nKatrina Ingram\, Chief Operating Officer\, Cannabis at Work\nAudrey Kronewitt\, District Manager\, Canopy Growth & Lead for the development of the Tokyo Smoke retail banner in Alberta and Saskatchewan
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/uofa-eric-geddes-series-cannabis-6-months-after-launch-2/
LOCATION:Matrix Hotel\, 10640 - 100 avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:UofA Eric Geddes Series: Cannabis - 6 Months After Launch
DESCRIPTION:April 18\, 2019 Eric Geddes U of A Luncheon Series\n11:30 AM – 1:15 PM\n11:30 AM — Registration \n11:45 AM — Lunch \n12:15 PM — Panel discussion / Q&A \n1:15 PM — Event conclusion \nMatrix Hotel\n10640 100 Ave NW\, Edmonton \nIt has been six months since the legalization of cannabis. Join our panel of experts for lunch as they discuss how the retail cannabis industry has done in the first six months: the challenges they were and weren’t expecting\, cannabis shortages\, and what is in store for the future. \nForward to a friend \nMeet the Speakers:\n\nJesse Cheetham\, VP\, Human Resources\, Fire and Flower\nKatrina Ingram\, Chief Operating Officer\, Cannabis at Work\nAudrey Kronewitt\, District Manager\, Canopy Growth & Lead for the development of the Tokyo Smoke retail banner in Alberta and Saskatchewan
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/uofa-eric-geddes-series-cannabis-6-months-after-launch/
LOCATION:Matrix Hotel\, 10640 - 100 avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044431
CREATED:20181102T234705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T234705Z
UID:13633-1542110400-1542114000@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:Is it Smoke and Mirrors?  The Cannabusiness with Aurora Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:A panel of leaders from Aurora Cannabis join us for a frank discussion on the Cannabis business in Canada and Edmonton. From growing\, to distributing and retailing. \nThis event is being hosted in the X107 very near to the bookstore.NMh
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/is-it-smoke-and-mirrors-the-cannabusiness-with-aurora-cannabis-2/
LOCATION:NAIT Shaw Theatre X107 (accross from Bookstore)
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Consumer Goods & Retail,Entrepreneurs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044431
CREATED:20181102T234705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T234705Z
UID:6647-1542110400-1542114000@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:Is it Smoke and Mirrors?  The Cannabusiness with Aurora Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:A panel of leaders from Aurora Cannabis join us for a frank discussion on the Cannabis business in Canada and Edmonton. From growing\, to distributing and retailing. \nThis event is being hosted in the X107 very near to the bookstore.NMh
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/is-it-smoke-and-mirrors-the-cannabusiness-with-aurora-cannabis/
LOCATION:NAIT Shaw Theatre X107 (accross from Bookstore)
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Consumer Goods & Retail,Entrepreneurs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044431
CREATED:20181102T233743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T233743Z
UID:6641-1542096000-1542123000@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:Cannabis Awareness & Worksite Strategies _ECA Event
DESCRIPTION:Substance abuse and impairment are not new problems on construction work sites – but with the legalization of recreational marijuana in the near future\, it is more important than ever that construction workers and managers effectively recognize and manage the safety risks of substance use\, abuse\, and impairment. Your registration includes: The SureHire online training course\, “Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training” (90m) A practical\, in-person workshop (7h) Shortly after you register\, we will contact you with the access code for your online course. You will need to complete the online course before the in-class portion.  \nThe in-class course builds on the online course\, and includes collaborative discussion where participants will review\, ask questions\, and work through real-life scenarios together. In-Person Workshop (7h) Learning Objectives: History of Cannabis in Canada Introduction on Cannabis Managing Medical Cannabis in the workplace Managing Recreation Cannabis in the workplace Tools to manage cannabis Policy Audit: Best practice and gap analysis for Drug and Alcohol policies Guidelines for accommodating medical cannabis in the workplace Recreational cannabis worksite considerations Internal communication strategies and implementation phase The in-person workshop will include case studies where you will practice and reinforce what you have learned.  \nParticipants will work together to discuss “real life” alcohol and drug scenarios and case studies\, finding and applying pertinent guidance in the COAA and Enform Models Alcohol and Drug Policies. Online component: SureHire Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors (90m) Employers must understand that you cannot test employees randomly without proper documentation and proof. SureHire’s online reasonable suspicion training for both employees and supervisors educates on proper tools and skills to recognize and handle possible substance abuse within the workplace. The Canadian Model recommends supervisors complete this type of awareness training.  \nSubstance abusers cost employers approximately $10\,000/year due to absenteeism\, low productivity\, lost time accidents\, and increased health and Workers Compensation Board (WCB) costs.  \nThe online course covers: An introduction to Reasonable Suspicion Employer and employee obligations The characteristics of the modern workforce and how this impacts substance use trends Facts on medical and recreational cannabis use in Canada Tips for reviewing\, updating and implementing your Drug & Alcohol policy Tips on when to use drug testing and why How to document reasonable suspicion and trigger testing Post-Incident testing tips and timelines  \nTips on accommodating prescription drug use Your Presenters:  \nAshley Snape\, CPHR\, is the Team Lead\, People Services with SureHire Occupational Testing. Having worked in both the corporate and non-profit sector\, Ashley is a strategic human resource professional with a vision to build great people and culture. With over eight years of experience\, she is a strong collaborative leader with the proven ability to build highly-competent teams.  \nKelsey Saunders is the Result Department Team lead at SureHire\, overseeing a team dedicated to interpreting and delivering occupational test results to clients across Canada. In addition to managing the Result Department\, she also oversees the After Hour Program\, which serves to provide emergency drug and alcohol services in post incident and reasonable suspicion situations 24/7. Kelsey recently completed the Business Analyst program at the Northern Institute of Technology and has since lead and executed several large scale initiatives at SureHire.  \nNovember 13\, 2018 | 8:00am – 3:30pm **Please Note: Due to a system malfunction\, the date may be displayed incorrectly. The correct date is November 13\, 2018.  \nOnline+Classroom registration: ECA Members: $220 (+GST) | Non-Members: $275 (+GST) To register for the online course alone\, please contact Jessica Kuhnel at 780.483.1130 or by email jessica.kuhnel@edmca.com \nEvent details: http://edmca.com/networking/event-details?eventID=529 Event registration: http://edmca.com/networking/event-registration?eventID=529 \n 
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/cannabis-awareness-worksite-strategies-_eca-event/
LOCATION:ECA Edmonton Construction Association\, ECA Learning Center: 10215 - 176 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,WorkPlace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044431
CREATED:20181102T233743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T233743Z
UID:13632-1542096000-1542123000@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:Cannabis Awareness & Worksite Strategies _ECA Event
DESCRIPTION:Substance abuse and impairment are not new problems on construction work sites – but with the legalization of recreational marijuana in the near future\, it is more important than ever that construction workers and managers effectively recognize and manage the safety risks of substance use\, abuse\, and impairment. Your registration includes: The SureHire online training course\, “Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training” (90m) A practical\, in-person workshop (7h) Shortly after you register\, we will contact you with the access code for your online course. You will need to complete the online course before the in-class portion.  \nThe in-class course builds on the online course\, and includes collaborative discussion where participants will review\, ask questions\, and work through real-life scenarios together. In-Person Workshop (7h) Learning Objectives: History of Cannabis in Canada Introduction on Cannabis Managing Medical Cannabis in the workplace Managing Recreation Cannabis in the workplace Tools to manage cannabis Policy Audit: Best practice and gap analysis for Drug and Alcohol policies Guidelines for accommodating medical cannabis in the workplace Recreational cannabis worksite considerations Internal communication strategies and implementation phase The in-person workshop will include case studies where you will practice and reinforce what you have learned.  \nParticipants will work together to discuss “real life” alcohol and drug scenarios and case studies\, finding and applying pertinent guidance in the COAA and Enform Models Alcohol and Drug Policies. Online component: SureHire Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors (90m) Employers must understand that you cannot test employees randomly without proper documentation and proof. SureHire’s online reasonable suspicion training for both employees and supervisors educates on proper tools and skills to recognize and handle possible substance abuse within the workplace. The Canadian Model recommends supervisors complete this type of awareness training.  \nSubstance abusers cost employers approximately $10\,000/year due to absenteeism\, low productivity\, lost time accidents\, and increased health and Workers Compensation Board (WCB) costs.  \nThe online course covers: An introduction to Reasonable Suspicion Employer and employee obligations The characteristics of the modern workforce and how this impacts substance use trends Facts on medical and recreational cannabis use in Canada Tips for reviewing\, updating and implementing your Drug & Alcohol policy Tips on when to use drug testing and why How to document reasonable suspicion and trigger testing Post-Incident testing tips and timelines  \nTips on accommodating prescription drug use Your Presenters:  \nAshley Snape\, CPHR\, is the Team Lead\, People Services with SureHire Occupational Testing. Having worked in both the corporate and non-profit sector\, Ashley is a strategic human resource professional with a vision to build great people and culture. With over eight years of experience\, she is a strong collaborative leader with the proven ability to build highly-competent teams.  \nKelsey Saunders is the Result Department Team lead at SureHire\, overseeing a team dedicated to interpreting and delivering occupational test results to clients across Canada. In addition to managing the Result Department\, she also oversees the After Hour Program\, which serves to provide emergency drug and alcohol services in post incident and reasonable suspicion situations 24/7. Kelsey recently completed the Business Analyst program at the Northern Institute of Technology and has since lead and executed several large scale initiatives at SureHire.  \nNovember 13\, 2018 | 8:00am – 3:30pm **Please Note: Due to a system malfunction\, the date may be displayed incorrectly. The correct date is November 13\, 2018.  \nOnline+Classroom registration: ECA Members: $220 (+GST) | Non-Members: $275 (+GST) To register for the online course alone\, please contact Jessica Kuhnel at 780.483.1130 or by email jessica.kuhnel@edmca.com \nEvent details: http://edmca.com/networking/event-details?eventID=529 Event registration: http://edmca.com/networking/event-registration?eventID=529 \n 
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/cannabis-awareness-worksite-strategies-_eca-event-2/
LOCATION:ECA Edmonton Construction Association\, ECA Learning Center: 10215 - 176 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,WorkPlace
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